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Research Scientist

Salary$61k – $92k
LocationHealth Sciences Center
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 9, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live14h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have3
Master's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency in synthetic organic chemistry
Co-design and synthesize derivatives for multiple drug discovery programs
Nice to have3
Medicinal and/or organic chemistry background
Ph.D. Degree in organic or medicinal chemistry and 2 or more years work experience
Proficient in synthetic organic chemistry
Department:
Location:
Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R109509
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 7 (Salaried)
Position Description:
The Brown Cancer Center is seeking a Research Scientist for the Medicinal Chemistry Core Facility. The incumbent will primarily be responsible for co-designing and synthesizing derivatives for multiple drug discovery programs. The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team focused on drug discovery. The incumbent will learn medicinal chemistry methodology, how to design biologically relevant compounds, and to interpret biological data. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in synthetic organic chemistry and be capable of searching scientific literature for information on recent developments and for synthetic protocols and conduct all laboratory activities within established safety procedures.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties:
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Co-design and synthesize a small library of derivatives and design robust synthetic routes.
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Maintain a well-kept and accurate laboratory notebook.
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Help manage the daily operations of the research lab including ordering, maintaining instrumentation, general lab upkeep, compliance with safety regulations, inventory management, and cataloging and storing derivatives.
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Prepare written reports upon request that document synthetic methodology and prepared derivatives.
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Assist with manuscript preparation, writing chemistry experimentals and other related duties as assigned.
Nice to have
Preferred Qualifications:
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Medicinal and/or organic chemistry background.
•
Ph.D. Degree in organic or medicinal chemistry and 2 or more years work experience.
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Proficient in synthetic organic chemistry.
The Brown Cancer Center encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated the capacity to create supportive work environments, collaborate effectively on teams, and serve the students we admit and aim to attract.
Target Compensation Maximum:
$91,721.00
Target Compensation Minimum:
$61,147.00
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.
Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.
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